We are delighted to be welcoming new children to Dunalley in September and look forward to working with their families  to ensure the children enjoy school and flourish in all areas of their development.  To make the transition to school as smooth and successful as possible, we will be hosting a number of welcome events later this term.  We very much hope that you will be able to join us.  

Welcome ‘Tea Party’ – Friday 23^rd June at 2pm 
This will provide you with an opportunity to meet with our early years team and school leaders, we will also share practical information about starting school and discuss the ways in which we can work together to make the experience as positive as possible for your children.   

AiP, our catering provider will be at hand to offer a taster session of the lunches provided for the children.

Stay and Play Sessions - Tuesday July 4^th and Monday July 10^th from 2pm to 2.45pm
In addition to the welcome tea party, we would like to invite you and your child into school to enjoy ‘stay and play sessions’ with the EYFS teachers.  
These sessions will be held on our front field and further information will be provided for families nearer the time. 

Summer Festival – Saturday 8^th July 11am – 3pm
Families are welcome to join the PTFA’s of local schools at Pittville School for a family event to raise money for the schools involved.

Starting school – Part time/Full time 
We realise the importance of knowing school term dates as soon as possible and are pleased to be able to inform you now about the part time/full time schedule for your children in starting in September. 

New Reception children will start PART TIME ONLY Tuesday 5^th September to Friday 8^th September, if the children are ready to attend school on a full time basis they will do so on Monday 11^th September.  Exact times and more detailed information for morning or afternoon sessions will be provided later this term.